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Live band performing on a dimly lit stage under blue lighting. A female vocalist stands centre with a microphone, surrounded by musicians: a drummer at the back, a guitarist and saxophonist to the right, and a keyboardist in the foreground. Instruments and monitors are arranged across the stage, creating an intimate concert atmosphere. Music, Folk Fest

Jacqui McShee’s Pentangle

Wed 9 Sep, 8pm

Dún Laoghaire Folk Fest

Known for their brilliantly successful combination of traditional and non-traditional, Pentangle forged a whole new era in folk - and founder member McShee is the central link right back to the beginning.

A black-and-white portrait of Andy Irvine who has a beard and tousled hair, smiling gently while holding a guitar close to his face. Music, Matinée, Folk Fest

Andy Irvine

Sat 12 Sep, 2pm

Dún Laoghaire Folk Fest

Celebrated for his time in Sweeney’s Men, Planxty and many more, Irvine is joined by emerging indie singer-songwriter Roisín Gowen and Dutch-British folk artist Tessa Rose Jackson.

Black-and-white photograph of a person performing on stage, shown in close-up profile while holding a handheld microphone near the mouth. The person has curly hair and facial hair and wears a dark, buttoned shirt with an open collar. The microphone cable runs downward out of frame. Soft stage lighting illuminates the face and upper body, while the background fades into deep shadow, emphasizing the performer and the microphone in the foreground. Music, Folk Fest

Destroyer (solo)

Sun 13 Sep, 8pm

Dún Laoghaire Folk Fest

A rare solo performance from Vancouver’s Dan Bejar, who started the indie project in the mid-90s which now boasts 14 albums. He is joined by Cork drummer-turned-artist Art Lorigan.

A woman with long dark hair looks directly forward, wearing an intricate statement necklace with small metallic coins and a vibrant, fringed garment with red, blue, and white tassels. Lush, spiky tropical foliage fills the outdoor background. In the upper left corner, a circular logo made of overlapping colored circles surrounds a black center with the text Music, Culture Night

Róisín El Cherif

Fri 18 Sep, 8.15pm

Culture Night 2026

An Irish-Palestinian singer who creates a mesmerising fusion of Arabic and Irish musical traditions. Her unique style weaves Arabic songs into mournful Irish airs, offering a poignant reflection of her dual heritage.

Abstract portrait artwork in neon pink and black inside a rounded square frame, overlaid with a thick white wavy line on a grainy gradient background fading from green and teal to orange and pink. The face is partially obscured by motion blur and decorative patterns, creating a surreal, futuristic feel. Music, WAVESeries

Lambert

Tue 13 Oct, 9pm

The genre-blending, Berlin-based pianist marks the release of his new album, offering a rare opportunity to witness the masked performer’s unique blend of piano and production in concert.

Shawn Colvin, a woman with short blonde hair, resting her crossed hands near her face, wearing a dark green fur wrap and showing a tattoo on her wrist against a pale background. Music

Shawn Colvin

Tue 20 & Wed 21 Oct, 8pm

30 Years of A Few Small Repairs

The Grammy-winning American singer-songwriter celebrates three decades of her classic album with a rare UK and Ireland tour, reaffirming her vital musical voice.

Bill Laurance sat on stage at a grand piano with moody red/purple lights, and slight haze Music

Bill Laurance

Thu 22 Oct, 8pm

Music Network

Experience the electrifying sound world of the Snarky Puppy founder and pianist whose blend of jazz, classical, electronica and groove has earned him five Grammys.

A man with short dark hair leans his arms on an acoustic guitar, posing in a warmly lit room with a stone wall behind him. Music

Daoirí Farrell Trio

Tue 27 Oct, 8pm

A product of Dublin’s famous club An Góilin Traditional Singers, the award-winning singer and bouzouki player is joined by his trio for an intimate concert.

Martin Taylor, an older man in a dark suit and patterned tie, holding a guitar against a blue background. Music

Martin Taylor

Wed 28 Oct, 8pm

The virtuoso of fingerstyle jazz returns with a brand-new solo show celebrating the golden age of jazz through fresh and evocative arrangements of classic tunes from the Great American Songbook.

Portrait of a woman with curly hair wearing a cream lace blouse, centred against a pastel gradient background of pink, purple, and blue. A thick white wavy line curves across the image, passing in front of and behind the portrait frame. Music, WAVESeries

Sophie Hutchings

Fri 30 Oct, 8pm

“Exhilarating beauty” - The Guardian

The ARIA-winning, Australian Music Prize-nominated pianist and composer returns to Dún Laoghaire, performing her latest album and favourite from her back catalogue boasting 350M+ streams.

Kristin Hersh stands centre shot, she is against a grey background, she is standing toward the camera smiling, she is holding her guitar which is hanging off her shoulder. Music

Kristin Hersh

Sun 1 Nov, 7.30pm

The acclaimed alternative rock songwriter and frontwoman of Throwing Muses and 50FOOTWAVE, who has built a prolific career with over 20 solo and band releases, comes to Dún Laoghaire with a new solo album.

Claire Martin, A smiling blonde woman in a bright pink patterned blouse, leans on a vintage-style speaker against a deep red background. Music

Claire Martin & Jim Mullen Group

Wed 4 Nov, 8pm

“Our finest jazz singer” - The Times

A intimate night of Great American Song book classics and beyond with the recipient of eight British Jazz Awards, her longtime collaborator, and an all-star band.

Studio shot of Quilty (four Swedish men holding string instruments) standing behind a crouching Andy Irvine, who is hugging a bouzouki to his chest. Music

Andy Irvine & Quilty

Thu 5 Nov, 8pm

The renowned Swedish band have joined forces once again with the legendary musician to form an Irish-Swedish collaboration, playing top Irish music and song with a hint of Swedish traditional music.

Bryan Cheng, wearing an all black suit and holding his cello out beside him, stands alongside Silvie Cheng dressed in a long red silk gown Music

Cheng² Duo

Tue 17 Nov, 8pm

Music Network

Acclaimed for their electrifying chemistry and flawless performances on the respective instruments of cello and piano, these siblings share more than musical brilliance.